Yeast-raised waffles require planning ahead, but they’re absolutely as easy to make as their last-minute counterparts. The time spent resting enhances the irresistible flavor and makes the texture fluffy but chewy. Serve with butter and syrup for a traditional breakfast for dad.

Cornmeal adds wonderful flavor and texture to this golden stack of paper-thin crepes. Make the batter the night before so you can get straight to ladling in the morning. (And for an even more decadent start to the day, drizzle them with chocolate sauce.)

With a dense custardy inside, a crispy crust, and an extra dose of hot chocolate sauce to pour over the top, this is the most indulgent, decadent breakfast you can prep in advance for Father's Day morning.

Here's a recipe that justifies the existence of that food processor grating disk (you didn't throw it out, we hope). If you don't have one, a box grater will do. Reheat in a warm oven right before serving.

The potatoes are what make this the love child of a Spanish tortilla and an Italian frittata. But you don’t necessarily need them. Fill this frittata with 2 cups of whatever leftover cooked vegetables you have in your fridge and drop “Spanish” from the name. Warm it and serve with a crisp green salad in the morning.

Your Father's Day game plan: this warm, creamy, puffy bread pudding, straight from the oven. There's plenty of fun side work the kids can help with, like spreading the buttery brown-sugar praline crunch into the bread (which is very hands-on).

Getting rid of the crust for this clever play on quiche Lorraine is a win-win: The cooking process is simplified, and you're left with the very best part of the quiche. Under-bake it slightly the night before, then pop it back in the oven in the AM.